Protesters In Atlanta March On Headquarters Of Major Cable News Network

Less than a full day after five Dallas police officers were killed and several others injured by a sniper at the conclusion of a protest on Thursday night, multiple social media reports followed a demonstration that blocked the entrances and roads surrounding the CNN headquarters in Atlanta.

While many involved in the protest wore Black Lives Matter shirts, carried signs associated with the movement and shouted popular slogans, it is unclear as of this writing when the participants organized the rally or why the cable news network building was chosen as the location.

Reports indicate protesters gathered in Atlanta to march in protest of several recent police-involved shootings, ultimately gathering outside of CNN headquarters.

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The demonstration in Georgia was not the only event planned for Friday to cause concern among locals and authorities. Though Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and others have urged organizers to postpone a protest set for 8 p.m. Friday night, Rev. Jarrett Maupin indicated the march outside City Hall will go on as scheduled.

“Our demonstration will continue to honor those people killed and the officers,” the civil rights leader declared.